drains Synonyms
drains Meaning
drains
the act of draining, to become emptied or freed of liquid by its flowing or dropping, to flow off gradually, to draw off or flow off gradually or completely, a gradual using up, filter, to discharge surface or surplus water, to a state of being wasted or irretrievably lost, to carry away or give passage to a bodily fluid or a discharge from, a tube or cylinder usually of absorbent material for drainage of a wound see cigarette drain, to exhaust physically or emotionally, to disappear gradually, to cause the gradual disappearance of, to draw off (liquid) gradually or completely, to make gradually dry, to carry away the surface water of, to deplete or empty by or as if by drawing off by degrees or in increments, to exhaust (see exhaust entry 1 sense 1b) physically or emotionally, drop sense 7c, sink, an electrode in a field-effect transistor toward which charge carriers move compare gate, source, a means (as a pipe, channel, or sewer) of draining, something that causes depletion, to empty by drinking the contents of, a means (such as a pipe) by which usually liquid matter is drained, something that causes a using up, to make or become gradually dry or empty, a gradual outflow or withdrawal
drains Sentence Examples
- The incessant rainfall drains the city streets, submerging vehicles and hindering transportation.
- The old drainpipe beneath the sink is clogged, causing water to accumulate in the kitchen.
- The CEO's constant demands on his employees drains them of their energy and motivation.
- The hospital's financial resources are being drained by the rising cost of medications and equipment.
- The arduous trek through the desert almost drained the explorers of all their supplies.
- The emotional burden of the loss weighs heavily on her mind, draining her of happiness and purpose.
- The leaky faucet in the bathroom slowly drains the water heater, increasing utility bills.
- The government's excessive spending drains the country's wealth and leads to economic instability.
- The toxic fumes from the factory drain the air of freshness, making it difficult to breathe.
- The constant noise of construction drains the neighborhood of its tranquility and peaceful atmosphere.
FAQs About the word drains
the act of draining, to become emptied or freed of liquid by its flowing or dropping, to flow off gradually, to draw off or flow off gradually or completely, a
sucks, bleeds, empties,pumps, siphons, taps,evacuates, flushes, drafts, draws (off)
soaks, waters, washes, bathes,fills, overflows,wets, douses, drenches, swamps
The incessant rainfall drains the city streets, submerging vehicles and hindering transportation.
The old drainpipe beneath the sink is clogged, causing water to accumulate in the kitchen.
The CEO's constant demands on his employees drains them of their energy and motivation.
The hospital's financial resources are being drained by the rising cost of medications and equipment.
